Abeokuta - Wikipedia
WebContents. Abeokuta. Abeokuta is the capital city of Ogun State in southwest Nigeria. It is situated on the east bank of the Ogun River, near a group of rocky outcrops in a wooded savanna; [2] [3] 77 kilometres (48 mi) north of Lagos by …
Abeokuta | Nigeria, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WebAbeokuta, town, capital of Ogun state, southwestern Nigeria. It is situated on the east bank of the Ogun River. Abeokuta (‘Refuge Among Rocks’) was founded about 1830 by Sodeke (Shodeke), a hunter and leader of the Egba refugees who fled from the disintegrating Oyo empire. Learn more about Abeokuta here.
11 Top Things To See And Do In Abeokuta - Culture Trip
WebSep 13, 2017 · From art and book festivals to traditional masquerades museums and shrines these are the top things to see and do when visiting Abeokuta Nigeria. Culture Trip Spring Sale: Save up to $1,100 on our unique small-group trips!
The history of Abeokuta | Britannica
WebAbeokuta, City (pop., 2002 est.: 529,700), southwestern Nigeria. Located about 50 mi (80 km) north of Lagos, Abeokuta was established c. 1830 as a refuge from intertribal wars. It was the chief town of the Egba, who long maintained a working relationship with the British; not until 1914 was it incorporated into British Nigeria.
Abeokuta – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebAbeokuta is the state capital of Ogun State in South West Nigeria. The city was home to about 450,000 people in 2006, and the metro area to over 1.1 million. Some ruins remain of the 30-km wall that used to surround the city.
THE 5 BEST Things to Do in Abeokuta - Tripadvisor
WebMar 23, 2022 · Things to Do in Abeokuta, Nigeria: See Tripadvisor's 717 traveler reviews and photos of Abeokuta tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in April. We have reviews of the best places to see in Abeokuta. Visit top …
Abeokuta, Nigeria: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WebAbeokuta is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Olumo Rock; OOPL Wildlife Park; Professor Wole Soyinka Train Station; Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library; Adonisplaza Paintball And Games Center
Top 20 Places to See in Abeokuta, Nigeria | Gems.Travel
WebAbeokuta, Nigeria is a vibrant city with a rich cultural and historical heritage. Located in the Ogun State of southwestern Nigeria, Abeokuta is the largest city in the state and the capital of Ogun. It is also known as the ‘Rock City’ due to its landscape of rocky outcrops.
An Ancient & Modern History of Abeokuta - YouTube
WebFeb 6, 2019 · 383. 22K views 4 years ago #HistoryVille #Abeokuta. An Ancient & Modern History of Abeokuta tells the story of the home of the Egba people which started with their liberation from the...
My Abeokuta: A tour of Nigeria's historic city - BBC What's New
Web2,916 views. 59. Welcome to Abeokuta, home to none other than Fela Kuti and Fireboy DML. Grace, who's 15 and from Abeokuta, gives us a special tour of her colourful and cultu...
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